Citation totals for illegal fireworks in Bay Area low but concerns are high: Here's why

As some Bay Area communities permit the sale of safe-and-sane fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July, law enforcement agencies ...
NBC DFW

As fireworks use rises, so are injuries. Here's what to know.

Independence Day celebrations bring on a surge of cookouts and fireworks, and with it a troubling rise of firework-related injuries. Injuries from fireworks increased by 52%, from 9,700 in 2023 ...
The Florida Times-Union

Fireworks injuries, deaths were up last year. Here’s how to enjoy the Fourth safely

Fireworks injuries and deaths increased significantly in 2024 compared to 2023. The most common firework injuries are burns to the hands, fingers, head, face, and ears. Sparklers, though ...
Forbes

How To Use Fireworks Safely. Estimated 14,700 People Injured In 2024

On the Fourth of July, many people will be playing with things that can explode, namely fireworks. Gee what could possibly go wrong? Well, when it comes to fireworks, plenty. In fact, in 2024, ...
Time

Are July 4th Fireworks Bad for the Environment?

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The New York Times

Fireworks Canceled in Some Western Towns Because of Wildfire Danger

This Fourth of July, fires burning in several states have forced local officials to rethink celebration plans. By Madaleine Rubin Most years on the Fourth of July, scores of people in the small alpine ...
MySuncoast.com on MSN

Fireworks return to South Jetty for the first time since 2024

With boats gathered across the water and eyes turned to the sky, the evening marked more than a show—it marked a comeback.